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Scenes of battle and the chase carved on a wall at Medinet Habu, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Scenes of battle and the chase carved on a wall at Medinet Habu, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. At the top of the wall in hieroglyphics over two feet high

View from the Ramesseum southeast over the plain of Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View from the Ramesseum southeast over the plain of Thebes, Egypt, 1905. The Pharaohs of the New Kingdom no longer built pyramids, but hewed out vast tombs in a valley behind yonder cliff, and here

The Temple of Luxor, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Temple of Luxor, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

Egyptian troops at Karnak, Egypt 1889. A print from The Illustrated London News, 16th February 1889

The Land of Egypt, 1862. Artist: M Jackson
The Land of Egypt, 1862. The Colossi of Memnon at Thebes are monumental Ancient Egyptian seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. A print from The Illustrated London News, (19 April 1862)

The ruins of the Palace of Rameses III, Medinet Habu, Upper Egypt, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Amphion, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Amphion, 1615. Amphion and Zethus (also Zethos), in ancient Greek mythology, were the twin sons of Zeus by Antiope. They are important characters in one of the two founding myths of the city of

Drinking from the River, temple wall painting, Thebes, Egypt

Inspecting the Fields, 1350 BC. Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, British Museum

Chapel Interior, Nobles Playing Chess, Thebes, Egypt. Wall painting of two Egyptian nobles playing a board game

Deir el-Medineh, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, (20th Century). Wall painting detail

Chapel Interior, Anubis, Thebes, Egypt

Wall Painting, Detail, Servant with Offerings, Chapel of Menna, Thebes

Wall Painting, Detail, Group of Musicians, Tomb of Nakht, Thebes. Located within the Temple of Amon, Egypt

Wall Painting, Detail of The Deceased Couple, Tomb of Nakht, Thebes. Located within the Temple of Amon, Egypt

Wall Painting, Tomb of Nefertiti, Thebes, Egypt. Nefertiti was the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep IV

Cover of the coffin of Tutankhamen, burial chamber, tomb of Tutankhamen, Thebes, 18th Dynasty. Gold inlaid with enamel and semiprecious stone

Colossal statue of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th century BC. Detail of one of the four giant statues flanking the temple entrance

Gateway to the Temple complex of Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th century
One of the doors of the Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt, 20th century. The gateway was built by Ptolemy III in the 3rd century BC although the temple itself is older

The Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt, 20th century. The location of tombs of the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth through Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt)

Granite pillars with lotus and papyrus decoration, Temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Egypt, 20th century

Statue of Ramses II, Luxor, Egypt, 20th century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. His rule, which lasted 66 years from 1279 until 1213 BC

The Colonnade of Amenhotep III, Temple of Luxor, Egypt, 20th century. The construction of Luxor Temple was begun by Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC

The Grand Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, 20th century. The Temple of Hathor at Dendera was probably built in the 1st century BC in the late Ptolemaic period

Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, 20th century. The Temple of Hathor at Dendera was probably built in the 1st century BC in the late Ptolemaic period

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 20th century. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Aswan Dam, Egypt, 20th century. In the late 19th century, the growth of population and agricultural production in the lower Nile Valley led to the decision to build a dam across the river at Aswan

The Temple of Isis at Philae, Egypt, 20th century. The temple dedicated to Isis on the island of Philae was built in the Ptolemaic period

Ancient Egyptian figure of a seated scribe, 25th-24th century BC. The figure is of painted limestone with inlaid eyes of rock crystal. It dates from the 5th Dynasty

Tomb of Sethi I, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 13th century BC
Tomb of Seti I, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 13th century BC. Wall painting in the tomb of the 19th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Seti I who ruled Egypt from c1290 until 1279 BC

The Tomb of Amenhotep II, Valley of the Kings, Egypt. Amenhotep (Amenophis) II was the seventh Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He ruled from 1427 until 1400 BC

Tomb of Tutankhamun, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt. The tomb of the 18th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC) in the Valley of the Kings

General View of the Grand Temple of Amen Ra, Egypt, 20th Century
General view of the Grand Temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. View of the ruins of the largest temple at the great temple complex of Karnak

Queen Hatshepsut obelisk, Temple of Amun, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Queen Hatshepsut reigned together with Tuthmosis III between 1479 and 1458 BC

General view of the Grand Temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. View of the ruins of the largest temple at the great temple complex of Karnak

Hypostyle Hall, Temple Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Carved and decorated pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall at the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak (Thebes), built in the 14th-13th century BC

One of the Columns of King Taharqa, Karnak, Egypt, 20th Century. Taharqa was an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh of the Nubian or 25th Dynasty. His rule lasted from 690 to 664 BC

Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple complex, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Carved and decorated pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall at the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak (Thebes)

Grand Temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Looking along the avenue of rams head sphinxes towards the entrance to the temple

Avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th century

Temple of Khonsu, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century
Temple of Khousu, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Khonsu (Chons) was an Ancient Egyptian deity associated with the Moon. The temple dates from the New Kingdom (16th-11th century BC)

Gateway in front of the Temple of Khonsu, Karnak, Egypt, 20th Century
Gateway to the Temple of Khonsu, Karnak, Egypt, 20th Century. Khonsu (Chons) was an Ancient Egyptian deity associated with the Moon

The Village of Karnak, Egypt, 20th Century. Located on the banks of the River Nile, Karnak is the site of one of the greatest Ancient Egyptian temple complexes

Carrying water, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century

Camel and shaduf, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. A shaduf is an irrigation tool, originally developed in Ancient Egypt

Obelisk at the Temple of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty

Temple of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. His rule, which lasted 66 years from 1279 until 1213 BC

Three statues of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. His rule, which lasted 66 years from 1279 until 1213 BC

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"Journey through Ancient Egypt: A Glimpse into the Mysteries of the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt. From the captivating antechamber of Tutankhamun's tomb to the intricate fragments of wall paintings in Nebamun's resting place, these artifacts offer a glimpse into a civilization that thrived centuries ago. Marvel at the breathtaking view from above as you gaze upon Philae Island and its majestic temples. Underwood & Underwood's artwork transports you to a bygone era, where gods were worshipped and rituals performed with utmost devotion. Witness Alexander the Great receiving blessings from Amun-Ra himself, depicted in an awe-inspiring relief found within Luxor's sacred temple. The presence of Cleopatra is also immortalized on Dendara's walls, alongside her son Caesarion, reminding us of their reign during turbulent times. Explore further into history as you enter Seti I's tomb nestled within Valley of Kings. Its grandeur speaks volumes about pharaohs' beliefs in afterlife and their desire for eternal preservation. Delve deeper into spirituality with soul-birds and mummies showcased in Ani's Book of Dead papyrus from Thebes. These ancient texts provide insights into Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and resurrection. Take a moment to appreciate everyday life as depicted by Nebamun’s fowling scene - an exquisite wall painting showcasing hunting activities amidst lush marshes. It offers a glimpse into how Egyptians enjoyed leisurely pursuits while maintaining harmony with nature. The divine connection between Rameses II and the Tree of Life comes alive at Karnak Temple, symbolizing his everlasting rule over Egypt. This monumental sculpture stands testament to his power and legacy etched throughout history. Finally, let Robert Murray transport you back to 1852-55 when he captured The Memnonium or Rameseion - an architectural marvel that stood the test of time.